Brenda Yanofsky

Brenda Yanofsky is a Michigan psychologist with 35 years of experience helping people through hard life moments. She listens carefully and focuses on what each person needs. Her work is patient and steady, aimed at helping people manage stress, grief, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and other difficult issues.

Brenda blends psychological approaches with attention to the mind-body connection. She draws on several therapeutic styles to tailor sessions to the individual. This can mean talking through patterns in relationships, practicing mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety, or using practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Her background includes long clinical experience and a training interest in natural Chinese medicine and energy-informed healing. She frames therapy as a partnership where the person’s goals guide the plan. Brenda emphasizes clear communication and flexible scheduling to fit sessions into daily life.

Clients can expect a direct, supportive approach that balances listening with skill teaching. Sessions address everyday problems like sleep disruption, caregiving strain, life transitions, or coping with illness and loss. Brenda also works with concerns such as addiction, ADHD, body image, and compassion fatigue.

She encourages people to start with a short questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them. The focus is on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more capable as they move forward.

How her approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. In online sessions this approach helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and practice new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist offering listening and reflection so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. The plan can shift as progress is made and new issues come up.

Confirm the current session formats before booking. The therapist's background supports adapting these approaches to different settings, and online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Practical benefits include simpler scheduling, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and access to therapy without a commute. Ask about available formats when you start so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.